VQ 8: What is veneer edge banding?
Edge banding is real wood veneer that is pre-sanded and available in a 7/8″ or 15/16″ width. This is ideal for 3/4″ thick sheet goods such as plywood and MDF because it allows a bit of overhang and makes it easy to trim it to a flush edge. It is very easy to work with. The only tools required are a clothes iron and an edge-trimming tool. Any cheap clothes iron will work but I’ve found that the smaller travel size versions are the easiest to work with. For more information about edge banding and its application, see our Edge Banding Guide.